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Prime Minister's Office
PM welcomes upgradation at Tezu Airport
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed newly developed infrastructure at Tezu Airport which was inaugurated today by the Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia.
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Pema Khandu said in a X post "After inauguration of Donyi Polo Airport by Hon PM Shri @narendramodi Ji in November 2022, the addition of upgraded Tezu Airport is a significant milestone that will greatly enhance connectivity to our State."
Prime Minister Modi replied on X
"Wonderful news for connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh and the entire Northeast."
Election Commission
ECI organizes one-week “Capacity Development Programme” on Voter Registration for officials of FEMBoSA member EMBs
India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management , the training and capacity development arm of Election Commission of India is organizing a one-week Capacity Development Program on Voter Registration for the officials of Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia  member Election Management Bodies . The program is scheduled from 21st – 25th March, 2022, and is being conducted in IIIDEM Campus at Dwarka, New Delhi.
The program aims to enhance the capacities of election officials under the ‘Thimpu Resolution’ of the 11th meeting of the FEMBoSA. Officials from the Bangladesh Election Commission and Election Commission of Sri Lanka are participating in this program. A one-week Capacity Development Program on Voter Education was also organized in February, 2022.
In Picture- Shri Dharmendra Sharma, Director General  with the participants from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka along with officials of IIIDEM.
The Capacity Development Program on ‘Voter Registration’ is one of the flagship programs of IIIDEM for international participants. The programme is developed based on the learning needs of the officials on various themes including Voter Registration and International standards, Voter Education for Voter Registration – Targeted campaigns and engagement with stakeholders, Qualifications and restrictions for voter registration and Collection of VR Data. The training resource persons include senior officials of the Election Commission of India, IIIDEM and Chief Electoral Officers.
During the programme, participants will also share their country practices on Voter Registration. A one-day study tour for the participants has also been planned to familiarize them with the practices and experiences from the field.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Over 1 crore passengers travel by air since Resumption of domestic operations
More than 1 lakh domestic flights operated since 25th may 2020
Number of people flying in a single day rises to 1,19,702
More than one crore passengers have flownon 1,08,210 flights since recommencement of domestic operations on 25 May 2020, informed Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS, Civil Aviation. Shri Puri further said that domestic aviation is moving towards pre-COVID figures. He congratulated all stakeholders on achieving this milestone in India’s journey towards creating an Aatma Nirbhar Bharat.
Civil Aviation minister shared that on 24th September,2020, total number of departing passengers was 1,19,702 and total number of arriving passengers during this period was 1,21,126. He added that total departures were 1393 whereas arrivals were 1394 taking the total number of movements of flights to 2787. Further, total number of passenger footfalls at airports across the country was 2,40,828 in a single day.
In the wake of Covid-19, the operations of domestic schedule commercial airlines were ceased with effect from 25th March 2020. These operations resumed after two months on 25th May 2020.
Cabinet
Cabinet approvesMoU between India and Philippines on agriculture and related fields
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Philippines in the field of agriculture and related fields.
The MoU will improve bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture and will be mutually beneficial to both countries.
It will promote understanding of best agricultural practices in the two countries and will help in better productivity as well as improved global market access.
This MoU provides for cooperation in the fields of rice production and processing, multi cropping system, dryland farming systems, bio-organic farming, solid and water conservation and management, soil fertility, sericulture, agro forestry, livestock improvement etc.
The MoU provides for constitution of Joint Working Group composed of equal number of representatives. The Joint Working Group shall meet once every two years alternatively in the Philippines and India.
Prime Minister's Office
PM and Afghanistan President exchange greetings
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan earlier today. Both the leaders exchanged Navroz greetings noting that the festival symbolizes the shared heritage and cultural linkages between the two countries.
The Leaders discussed the evolving situation in the region particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and reaffirmed their commitment to boost cooperation.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Smt. Anupriya Patel reviews the activities of National Centre for Disease Control
Smt. Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare reviewed the activities of National Centre for Disease Control and issued necessary directions for disease surveillance, monitoring of health status, educating the public, providing evidence for public health action and enforcing public health regulations. She also visited the Epidemiology & Disease Control Complex and interacted with India Epidemic Intelligence Service  officers undergoing two years training at NCDC in collaboration with CDC Atlanta under Global Health Security Agenda . During her visit at the Strategic Health Operations Centre , the MoS  reviewed the Seasonal Influenza  status through video conferencing with the States of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
In her address at NCDC, the MoS  appreciated the work being carried out at NCDC. She was impressed to visit the Institute and was glad to see the achievements and growth of the Institute. She further mentioned that Ministry the Ministry has high expectations from the Institute and the intent is reflected by the allocation of budget of Rs.382 Cr for up-gradation of NCDC campus.
Smt. Anupriya Patel also mentioned about the NITI AYOG’s vision document  that suggests that NCDC can act as a focal point with greater authority and resources for disease surveillance, monitoring of health status, educating the public, providing evidence for public health action and enforcing public health regulations. The MoS  further said that the National Health Policy 2017 envisages for greater role of preventive and promotive aspects than curative and NCDC could play a pivotal role in this aspect.
Mentioning about Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision regarding Resurgent India, she ensured all the support from the Ministry. She instructed NCDC faculty to be in touch with State Health Authorities and make field visits to monitor the working of NCDC branches and other field activities.
Ministry of Defence
LAUNCH OF 2nd PROJECT 17A SHIP ‘HIMGIRI’
‘Himgiri’, the first of the three Project 17A ships being built at M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited , Kolkata was launched today, 14 Dec 20. She made her first contact with the waters of Hoogly River at 1335 Hrs at the launch ceremony, General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff  was the Chief Guest. In keeping with Naval traditions Smt Madhulika Rawat, spouse of CDS launched the ship to the chanting of invocations from the Atharva Veda. The ship has taken its name and crest of the second Frigate of the Leander Class of ships, which incidentally was launched 50 years ago in 1970.
Under the Project 17A program, a total of seven ships, four at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited  and three ships at GRSE are being built with enhanced stealth features, advanced indigenous weapon and sensor fit along with several other improvements. The launch of ‘Himgiri’ has showcased GRSE’s commitment towards the building of three state-of-the-art warships of P17A for Indian Navy. Over the years, GRSE has emerged as a leading shipyard having built over 100 ships. The yard has scaled up its infrastructure and skill sets to meet new challenges in building of P17A ships. P17A ships are the first gas turbine propulsion and largest combat platforms ever built at GRSE.
Since its inception, Project 17A has upheld India’s vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat. P17A ships have been indigenously designed by Directorate of Naval Design  - DND, and are being built at indigenous yards namely MDL and GRSE. Naval shipbuilding provides a great opportunity to energise our economy post COVID-19. Project 17A ships are sourcing 80% of the material/ equipment required for the project from indigenous vendors and with employment generation for over 2000 Indian firms and MSMEs within the country. Modular construction of the ship through outsourcing, and integrated construction methodology are being used to enhance GRSE’s productivity for delivery of ship targeted in August 2023.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 82
More than 8.83 Cr COVID19 vaccine doses administered
13.14 lakh vaccine doses given till 8 pm today
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 8.83 Crore today.
A total of 8,83,72,277 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 8 pm today.
These include 89,65,839 Healthcare Workers  who have taken the 1st dose and 54,04,837 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 97,40,281 Frontline Workers  , 43,35,473 FLWs , 2,26,42,318 for over 45 years old to 59 years old , 4,47,060 for over 45 years old to 59 years old , 3,57,78,684 for above 60 years  and 10,57,785 for above 60 years  .
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Over45Years to 59Years
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60plus
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Total Achievement
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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89,65,839
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54,04,837
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97,40,281
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43,35,473
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2,26,42,318
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4,47,060
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3,57,78,684
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10,57,785
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7,71,27,122
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1,12,45,155
Total 13,14,623 vaccine doses were given till 8 pm today, the Eighty Second day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 12,04,551 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 1,10,072 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of the vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date: 7th April 2021
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Over45Years
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60 Plus Years
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Total Achievement
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2nd Dose
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1,894
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10,305
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3,615
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24,348
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7,97,407
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15,525
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4,01,635
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59,894
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12,04,551
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1,10,072
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India and U.S. Hold Bilateral Trade Meeting
India and the United States held the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade meeting in New Delhi today. Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Government of India and Mr. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, United States of America co-chaired the bilateral meeting.
Both the co-chairs,Suresh Prabhuand Mr. Wilbur Rossappreciated the strong, robust and growing bilateral ties between India and the U.S. across the entire spectrum of trade and commerce. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress during the year 2018, with bilateral trade in Goods and Services registering a growth of 12.6% from $ 126 billion in 2017 to $142 billion in 2018.
India appreciated the USTrade Winds Indo-Pacific Business Forum and Missioninitiative 2019, being held at New Delhi. The forum will bring together distributors, representatives and partners and enable them to increase sales by taking part in business-to-business meetingsfrom 8-10thMay, 2019, across India.
Both co-chairs also complimented the new bilateral private sector led Small Business Interactioninitiative, the US - India SME Forum, held today in the forenoon in New Delhi.This is thefirst event of its kind and would pave the way for collaboration and partnership between the U.S. and Indian small and medium enterprises  in the areas of manufacturing and services.
Both sides also discussed various outstanding trade issues.Both sidesagreed to engage regularly at various levels to resolve outstanding trade issues by exploring suitable solutions, which are mutually beneficial and promote economic development and prosperity in both countries.
Both sides agreed to deepen economic cooperation and bilateral trade by ensuring greater cooperation amongst stakeholders, including Government,businessesand entrepreneurs.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of lives of youngsters by drowning in Tamil Nadu
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives of youngsters by drowning in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.
Prime Minister's Office tweeted;
"I’m saddened by the drowning of youngsters in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore. In this time of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families: PM"
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
NSIC organized 36437 Programmes of Skill Development and Self-Employment in 2017-18: MSME Minister
Minister of State  for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises , Giriraj Singh informed the Lok Sabha today that the National Small Industries Corporation Limited , a PSU under MSME Ministry, has organized 15129 Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme  and 1341 Entrepreneurship Development Programme  during 2018-19 . He informed that during 2017-18, 7142 EDPs and 29295 ESDPs were organized.
NSIC organizes programmes for Skill Development and Self-Employment through its 8 technical centres located at Aligarh , Chennai , Howrah , Hyderabad , Okhla , Rajkot , Rajpura  and Neemka . In addition, NSIC is also imparting self-entrepreneurship through its incubation centres located at Okhla , Howrah , Guwahati , Mandi , Kolar , Deoria , Nawada , Naini , Chennai , Kashipur , Rajkot  and Neemka .
The MSME Minister further stated that NSIC offers training in more than 100 trades. These include various hi-tech areas like robotics, solar energy, animation, PLC, SCADA and software development as well as conventional fields like fitter, mechanic, electrician and turner for promotion of wage employment and self employment. He said the NSIC is in the process of establishing three business parks in Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and New Delhi. The objective of setting up these parks is to provide entrepreneurs with built-up space for setting up offices. The parks also provide facilities like exhibition space, conference hall and food court under one roof.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to participate in the Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace on 3rd February
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace, being held at Krishnaguru Sevashram at Barpeta, Assam, on 3rd February 2023 at 4:30 PM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also address the devotees of Krishnaguru Sevashram.
Paramguru Krishnaguru Ishwar established the Krishnaguru Sevashram in the year 1974, at village Nasatra, Barpeta Assam. He is the ninth descendant of Mahavaishnab Manohardeva, who was the follower of the great Vaishnavite saint Shri Shankardeva. Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace is a month-long kirtan being held from 6th January at Krishnaguru Sevashram.
Prime Minister's Office
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana has ensured significant savings for the poor and middle classes: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on the visit of G20 delegation to Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendra.
Replying to a tweet by the Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya the Prime Minister tweeted :
"Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana is a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring affordable healthcare. It has ensured significant savings for the poor and middle classes. Glad to see that esteemed G-20 delegates got the opportunity to see aspects of this scheme."
Ministry of Tourism
Shri G. Kishan Reddy addresses the Tourism Ministers’ meeting of the BRICS member countries virtually today
The Tourism Ministers meeting of the BRICS member countries was held virtually today on 19th September and was attended by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER. China took Presidency of the BRICS Council in 2022 from India. Today Ministers’ meeting was after two levels of Senior officers meet held virtual on August and September.
The Tourism Ministers’ of the other countries viz Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa participated in Meeting and adopted the Comminique on the theme Green Growth, Sustainable Development and Resilient Recovery. During India’s chairship of BRICS in 2021 key emphasis was put on sustainability, shift to renewable resources, job creation, encouraging green and sustainable tourism practices for accelerating tourism recovery. Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Tourism Minister stated that India had launched the BRICS alliance for Green Tourism during BRICS chairship of India last year. It promotes
measures which can shape a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive tourism sector. It canaccelerate the recovery and development of tourism on sustainable lines. India also attaches great importance to implementing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to promoting sustainable development in the tourism sector to address the challenges in environmental protection and climate change.
The Ministry’s approach is to focus on post COVID growth and development of tourism sector and priority areas like Cultural Tourism, Adventure tourism, MICE, Medical, Wellness Tourism and Rural Tourism for which the following major initiatives have been identified :-
. Green Growth and sustainable development
. Digital Tourism
. Destination Management
. Tourism and Hospitality Skill Development & MSME Development
This will also be reflected in India’s SCO Presidency and G20 Presidency in 2022-23.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy  rates for Phosphatic & Potassic  Fertilisers for the year 2021-22
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for P&K Fertilizers for the year 2021-22.The approved rates for NBS effective from the date of notification shall be as under:
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45.323
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10.116
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2.374
Government of India is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 22 grades of P&K fertilizers  to farmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/ importers. The subsidy on P&K fertilizers is being governed by NBS Scheme w.e.f. 01.04.2010. In accordance to its farmer friendly approach, the Government is committed to ensure the availability of P&K fertilizers to the farmers at affordable prices. The subsidy is released to fertilizer companies as per NBS rates so that they can make available fertilizers to farmers at affordable price.
In last few months, the international prices of raw materials of DAP and other P&K fertilizers have increased sharply. Prices of finished DAP etc. in international market have also increased. Despite this sharp increase, DAP prices in India were initially not increased by the companies however, some companies increased the DAP price in the beginning of this financial year.
Government is fully sensitive to the concerns of farmers also and is already taking steps to tackle the situation so that farming community can be saved from the effects of this price rise of P&K fertilizers . Accordingly, as a first step, Government has already directed all the fertilizers companies to ensure the sufficient availability of these fertilizers in the market for farmers. Availability of fertilizers in the country is being monitored by the Government.
On the pricing front of DAP, Government has already asked all the fertilizer companies to sell their old stocks of DAP etc. at the old prices only. Additionally, it was agreed by the Government that country and its citizens  are passing through unprecedented times due to sudden surge in second wave of COVID pandemic. Gol has already announced various special packages considering the hardships faced by the people during the COVID - 19 pandemic. In a similar manner, considering this crisis of pricing of DAP in India as an extraordinary situation & distress for the farmers, Gol has increased the subsidy rates under NBS Scheme as a special package for farmers in such a way that MRP of DAP  can be kept at the last year's level till the present Kharif season. This has been done as one-time measure as COVID -19 package to reduce the hardships of farmers. As anticipated that international prices may come down in few months, Gol may review the situation accordingly and decide regarding subsidy rates at that point of time. The estimated additional subsidy burden for such an arrangement will be around Rs 14,775 crore.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 201.32 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5.89 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,01,32,02,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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5,89,75,860
More than 201.32 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 5.89 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.